Hotelchecks and hints : Merlin beach hotel

The last hotel we've stayed during our trip in Thailand was the 4* hotel Merlin beach Patong.

We have been booked into this hotel on a last-minute base, as there were renevations going on in the Nap hotel (which we originally booked).

But we were really pleazed with this hotel, as it had a good location towards the city centre of Patong.

What I did not know, was that Patong is the most famous neighbourhood to go out. So it has been a good choise to stay here instead of Phuket.

When we first arrived, we were very impressed about all what was happening in the city centre of Patong. There are thousands of tourists, music, lights, cars, tuk-tuk's. Really totally opposite of where we came from (Krabi).

But lucally when you arrive in this hotel/resort, it's very quiet and you dont hear anything from the noise of the city.

The disadvantage of this hotel is the fact there is no private beach and the beach is across a busy street.

So you should only chose this resort if you're really looking for a hotel close to the 'going-out' area of Patong.

As I said before, Patong is really busy and definitely not a location to stay for a sun/ beach holiday. But more to enjoy the advantages of a living city with lots of restaurants/local restaurants/bars/...

And as you will now, sex tourism is here quiet important. Bangla Road is THE most popular street full of strip bars. A must see in Patong!

Rooms:

We've been accomodated in the newest part of the building (deluxe room) with a view on one of the 4 Pools in this resort.

The rooms are clean and spacious.

You do have rooms with double beds, but we did not specifically asked for this.

Bathroom:

The bathroom is spacious and has an open feeling as there is glass with a view on the big mirror in the hall of the room. Lucally there is a possibility to blind these windows.

There is a bath with a view over the room and a rain shower. Soap, shampoo, bath foam and body lotion(with lemon - against the musquito's) is provided.

There is a big wardrobe including free safe, slippers & bathrobe in the bathroom.

Pools + resort in general:

The domain is spacious being in the city centre (next to the hard rock café - to give you an idea on the map).

The garden is very green and beautiful.

The 4 pools do have a pool bar each with service @ the pool including possibility to eat snacks. Prices for drinks are very affordable being in a hotel: 60BHT for softdrinks and only 80BHT for a fresh coconot. You really have to try one!

Breakfast:

The breakfast is broad, except for the breadchoise. This was very limited to me (only 1 kind + toastbroad). But for the rest you can really find a large offer. Also fresh eggs with bacon are provided by 2 cooks. There is even an automatic pancakes machine!

Also fresh fruit and juices are provided.